UQ and South-East Asia

UQ and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently delivered a joint symposium themed around ‘strengthening global impact’.

Dr Jaime Manalo IV, a University of Queensland (UQ) alum and recipient of the prestigious Australia Awards Philippines Alumnus of the Year, is transforming the future of rice farming in the Philippines through a groundbreaking youth-led initiative that bridges the digital divide in rural communities.

After a competitive selection process, 10 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $106,452 for Round One of the University of Queensland (UQ) Global Partnerships Funding Scheme in 2025.

2 UQ students earn prestigious Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships to study in Singapore, furthering Australia-Asia ties.

UQ’s International Development unit (UQID) has delivered 6 Masterclasses, 2 Regional Dialogues, and one Government-to-Government Engagement training and capacity building programs to enhance the resilience and prosperity of the Mekong subregion (this includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) through the Australian Government’s Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP).

UQ’s most successful and largest NCP Scholar cohort to date was announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) today. All 11 shortlisted UQ students were awarded NCP Scholarships.